Additive Manufacturing

Materials

DSM and Nedcam to Develop New Applications for Large-Size 3D Printing

Collaborating with DSM on material and 3D printing technology, Nedcam will offer commercial 3D printing production services to manufacturers looking for large-size applications, using DSM’s optimized pellet materials.

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Additive Manufacturing: New Micro-Precision 3D Printer for Industrial Production

The printer has the ability to print industrial-grade composite polymers and ceramics, including an all-new functional engineering material developed in cooperation with BASF.

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economics

Plastics Processors Report Quickening Expansion

Expansion among both captive and custom processors is driven by expanding orders, production, and employment.

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Graham Partners Assembles Medical Molding Group

Investment firm has funded a new conglomerate of three medical injection molders.

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industry 4.0

Digital Manufacturing Network Offers ‘Radical Transparency’ Over Multiple Processes, Providers & Continents

Fictiv now offers complete visibility of complete value chain from design upload to production, quality, shipping and pricing for metal and plastic prototypes and production parts from a “Digital Ecosystem” of 250+ partners in the U.S. and Asia.

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Additive Manufacturing Media Announces New Educational Presentation Series

Presented with IMTS spark, the series will explore how 3D printing technology is changing the face of manufacturing.

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Metal vs. Polymer 3D-Printed Mold Tooling: Which is “Better?”

“Better” is the wrong metric—instead, molders should understand the key differences between tooling and appreciate where in the product lifecycle each technology fits best.

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Additive Manufacturing: Beyond Prototyping & Product Development

Stephanie Hendrixson with Additive Manufacturing Magazine discusses the unique ways companies are using 3D printing, focusing on its increasing application for industrial production, as opposed to prototyping.

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Automotive

GM Using Stratasys 3D Printing Systems for Ventilator Tooling Production

GM’s director of additive manufacturing, Ron Daul, talks with Plastics Technology about the company’s investment in 3D printing technologies. 

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Blending & Dosing
Process Cooling